Sporting Post columnists share their opinions and insights into horse racing from South Africa and around the world. They are experts who have a deep understanding of the sport of kings, enjoy their thoughtful and fresh articles.
The subjective nature of the task facing the Equus Awards selection panel is bound to lead to criticism and differing opinion. All we ask for is a credible and professional approach by those tasked with the responsibility.
ROBYN LOUW: To our owners who keep the whole show on the road – thank you for your passion, dedication and commitment to the sport. Thank you for your wonderful horses and for sharing the fun and for giving us heroes to shout home.
SARAH WHITELAW: With the Equus Awards being held, it is a fitting time to look back at the career at one of the most remarkable achievements ever by a broodmare.
There is a strong case for a change in leadership. This will be an unpopular opinion among the fat cats, but as no-one else is prepared to say it, I will. You cannot expect change if you leave the same people in charge
LANCE BENSON: Everybody is entitled to an opinion but the Gold Cup was a wonderful plan come together for two relatively young old men from Cape Town in trainer Dean Kannemeyer and jockey Felix Coetzee.
SARAH WHITELAW: Delago de Luxe to stand in Aus; Gimmethegreenlight to stud in SA and the most valuable filly in the world?
ROBYN LOUW: is the future Purple? I don’t know. But they certainly seem to merit a closer look.
SARAH WHITELAW: One of South Africa’s best loved races, the Gr1 Gold Cup, will be run at Greyville this Saturday. This year, the 3200m showpiece is sponsored by Ladbrokes.
ROBYN LOUW: “I’m hoping to give it horns and try my damndest to end in the top 10. If a medal comes my way I will be the happiest person in the world.
LANCE BENSON: So how did it happen that racing is on the very bones of its backside and facing an uncertain future, while a relative spectacle like soccer appears to be flourishing.
SARAH WHITELAW: While skill is unquestionably a vital part of finding a good horse, luck also often pays a vital part in finding a future star
The evergreen hero travelled to Vereeniging on Thursday for a 100% strike rate from two rides that saw him bring up his recordbreaking 5555th winner milestone
‘The Breeders Cup Distaff is definitely still on the cards and Beach Bomb will probably have one more race before then’ – Gaynor Rupert
It will be good news for South African racing fans that, despite a number of offers from abroad, Gerald and Karen Kalil’s multiple champion Quid Pro Quo will continue her 3yo season on African soil
The son of Twice Over has been gelded and will be aimed at the Betway Gr1 Summer Cup, the L’Ormarins King’s Plate and the WSB Cape Town Met
